The merchandise website for Based Apparel, a clothing brand associated with Kash Patel, was taken offline this past Friday following reports that the platform had been compromised by malicious actors. Security analysts identified that the site had been hijacked to distribute malware, specifically an infostealer designed to harvest sensitive user credentials and passwords from unsuspecting visitors. The site remained inaccessible as of late Friday, and representatives for the brand have not yet provided a statement regarding the incident.

This security failure is part of a broader trend of vulnerabilities affecting ventures linked to prominent political figures. In a separate incident, Trump Mobile, the cellular service provider associated with former President Donald Trump, confirmed that it had inadvertently exposed the personal data of its customers. The breach included sensitive information such as full names, email addresses, physical mailing addresses, phone numbers, and specific order identifiers.

The exposure at Trump Mobile was brought to light after a security researcher alerted third parties who had purchased the service, confirming that the company’s database was left accessible on the open internet. These back-to-back security lapses highlight the growing risks facing high-profile digital platforms and the potential for significant data exposure when robust cybersecurity protocols are not strictly maintained.